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Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

Oded Lifshitz and Shiri Bibas, alongside her children Kfir and Ariel. Courtesy.

February 20, 2025, 11:38 am

Chief Rabbi speaks of Hamas’ ‘three layers of evil’ in emotional statement after release of hostage bodies

Ephraim Mirvis denounces terror organisation for trading the remains claimed to be of Shiri, Kfir and Ariel Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz, for prisoners serving life sentences for murder

By Michelle Rosenberg

November 28, 2024, 12:23 pm

Unemployment rising among Jewish professionals over 50, says charity chief

Resource has reported a 100 percent increase in clients over the past three years among hiring freezes and rising economic pressures

By Candice Krieger

Project ImpACT gets Jewish youth helping others in this time of need

November 18, 2024, 1:12 pm

Want your kids to do the right thing? Read on….

From packing kits for displaced Israelis to cooking for Londoners living in poverty, Project ImpACT sets youth up for the task

By Project ImpAct Ambassador Sam Ellis

November 15, 2024, 10:45 am

‘Energetic and inspirational’ rabbinic couple sworn in at Radlett United Synagogue

Chief Rabbi Mirvis joins 300 attendees for induction of Rabbi and Rebbetzen Kett

By Michelle Rosenberg

Maureen Lipman (left) and Nivi Feldman hold a yellow ribbon used as a symbol to demonstrate support for the hostages taken in the October 7 Hamas attacks, during a rally calling for their release at St Johns Wood United Synagogue

October 2, 2024, 5:37 pm

OPINION: When we might have been brought to our knees, we rose to our feet

At moments of the greatest peril for the Jewish people, our resilience, creativity and trust in God have helped us to stand against the storm, writes Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

By Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

Chief-Rabbi-affixes-Mezuzah-to-new-US-Chesed-Hub. Pic: Leivi Saltman

September 18, 2024, 11:35 am

United Synagogue opens new Chesed warehouse to support those in need

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis welcomes purpose built hub supporting thousands of people who are struggling, vulnerable or lonely

By Michelle Rosenberg

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the Holocaust Education Trust appeal dinner.

September 16, 2024, 8:54 pm

Starmer: My national curriculum review will see all schools teach Holocaust

Prime minister tells Holocaust Educational Trust dinner: 'Just as I fought to bring my party back from the abyss of antisemitism, I will do the same in leading the country'

By Lee Harpin

August 8, 2024, 12:43 pm

Chief Rabbi condemns fake BBC video of him calling for mosque closures

Widely circulated TikTok features fake footage of him stating, 'only Muslims get everything they want'

By Michelle Rosenberg

July 26, 2024, 6:39 pm

Chief Rabbi asks for meeting with Starmer to discuss concern over Labour’s Israel policy

EXCLUSIVE: Jewish News understands Rabbi Mirvis has today written to the prime minister to express his deep concern

By Lee Harpin

June 25, 2024, 11:50 am

Thousands raise tens of thousands at Israel-themed Maccabi GB Community Fun Run

Communal event sees 7,500 runners and walkers support 85 charities including Chai, Beit Halochem UK, Jewish Care, Kisharon Langdon and Camp Simcha

By Michelle Rosenberg

June 11, 2024, 1:02 pm

Chief Rabbi visits Hove memorial to the victims of 7 October Hamas attack

Set up one month after the terror atrocities, the tribute has been vandalised 20 times

By Michelle Rosenberg

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis speaking during a vigil outside Downing Street, central London, for victims and hostages of Hamas attacks

April 17, 2024, 4:19 pm

Take all measures to protect public from Iran, urges Chief Rabbi

'As we face Downing Street, together with people right around the world, we are crying out to world leaders, please do whatever you can'

By JN Reporter

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and Chief Rabbi of Cyprus, Rabbi Arie Zeev Raskin, Pic: Facebook

February 14, 2024, 5:09 pm

Chief Rabbi in historic first visit to Cyprus

Ephraim Mirvis calls island country "a special part of our Commonwealth of family nations" at start of whistle-stop tour of Jewish community

By Michelle Rosenberg

Faith groups in a silent peace walk, January 2024. Pic: Liberal Synagogue/Plum Village UK

January 23, 2024, 1:55 pm

OPINION: Does Gaza represent an existential crisis for interfaith relations?

After 7 October, where now for precious relationships between Jewish and Muslim communities, asks church minister David Kibble

By David G Kibble

December 12, 2023, 1:19 pm

Beit Halochem raises £2.25 million for rehabilitating wounded Israeli soldiers

The charity is supporting 2,048 new veterans injured since the 7 October terror attacks

By Michelle Rosenberg

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